I guess this story will be another chance for me to make a story that outlasts others with a more consistent plot, more clear and defined characters, and an actual ending. And to start off a new beginning, why not with a crossover with an anime that pretty much sucked for the main character at the beginning and a iconic video game character who kicks ass in every single video game he was in.

Just a note before beginning, the Link featured in this story will be the Hero of the Wild. To be honest, I am curious if I put the Hero of Time as well but yeah, pretty much I beat Breath of the Wild (accidentally killing the main boss) and I haven't played Ocarina of Time...much. So don't expect the Hookshot, the Ocarina, or any of the other staple items of previous games to appear. Everything else is fair game. Link won't upgrade anything or get new abilities. Though I am debating if I should make him completely mute or atleast able to say simple things.

Chapter 1: Book of One Possibility

A tired groan came from Link once he swung his sword at the eye of the Stalnox in front of him skewering it for a final time. Once it was critically wounded, the monster collapsed leaving only it's teeth before a fancy chest clanged onto the stone pavement below.

Link took a breath before raising the Master Sword to its sheath as he walked towards the chest. Raising a hand to touch the top of it, the blonde felt a sense of nostalgia rush over him causing him to hesitate. It was almost like he recognized what was inside but he shook his head finally opening the chest.

Inside, was a blue-gray metal shield with the insignia of the Hylian Crest that represented the fallen kingdom which he was currently exploring. Giving it a light tap, Link could feel for certain that this shield was not going to break for a long which was fortunate because he was tired of looking for others. Not much else could survive a Guardian laser.

Placing the shield on his back, he went back through the doors he came from and to the exterior of the castle. Holding back a grin, the Hylian looked through the items he scavenged from today's venture into Hyrule Castle. Many Guardian parts, a few solid weapons, couple hundred Rupees, and a strong shield to boot alongside it. Maybe Cherry can make him a few Ancient weapons along with more Ancient Arrows than the ten he has with him. They really helped him when he had a clear shot at the mechanical monstrosities.

As he climbed up a cliff, Link looked at the castle once more before turning away. He may have forgotten much of what has transpired before he woke up, to no end will he get rid of the evil that infects it. Before that, Link would need to get stronger. Way more stronger than how he was in the past so that he can confront the danger in front of him.

Yes, there is much to be done. Like find the memories that he has forgotten and to tell Paya that he has feelings for h-His inner thoughts paused as the Sheikah Slate, started to ring blue for a nearby shrine...that's strange. Running forward as the sound grew more stronger, Link walked closer to a small wooden building that couldn't house anything bigger than a Goron.

Growing more confused, Link slowed his pace. Was it a puzzle? A trap? Or is there something wrong with the Sheikah Slate? Walking closer, he can see that he has seen this exact place before. So why now, has something changed?

Since there was no door, Link entered to see a red book sitting on a single wooden stool. Was this what the signal was about? He should probably stop asking too many questions. Picking up the book, Link squinted his eyes in confusion at the words. It was in a different language, possibly ancient. But there was pictures. On the cover page was a symbol of a sword, shield, bow, and spear.

Becoming curious, Link opened to the first page to more of this weird language. Delicately, he can see more pictures of figures holding the four weapons from the cover. However one stood out to him, a princess. She looked different from Zelda...maybe a distant cousin?

Feeling a cold breeze flow past him, Link was reminded that night time was going to soon follow. He sighed, now reaching the few pages left. The Shield Hero was last of the four, filling out a few pages of the strange language compared to the other Heroes who seemed to fill many more pages.

Puzzled, he turned the page to see there was blank pages. At that moment, the pages emitted a golden light as they flipped themselves. Link grew startled almost letting go of the book before he felt like was falling down a hole, letting out a surprised cry.

He had no time to ponder that as he crashed onto the ground. A strange blue symbol glowed under him like it was a sign of teleportation. Yes, he has been teleported somewhere but to where. Either way, he could tell he wasn't alone.

Instantly jumping on his feet, Link got ready to face what's in front of him seeing a gleeful group of people dressed in cloaks. Hearing some rustling behind him, he turned to see there others in their older teenage years wielding a weapon each, a spear, a sword, and a bow. However, the most surprising thing that stood out about them was their choice of apparel.

It is not like any sort of tunic or trousers that he has never seen before. They seem to be like civilian clothing. Not exactly meant to be worn in battle or even do any adventuring.

"Heroes-sama, please save this world!" one male proclaimed to the four of them. Link didn't have enough time to process his words before a similarly-blonde teen holding a bow spoke up.

"What do you mean?" Seems like everyone can speak the same language.

"Let's say there are several conjectures, but according to ancient tradition, we have invoked the four legendary heroes." the man said lifting up his arms before bowing to the four. "The world is coming to an end. Please, help us!" Are they talking about Hyrule? Well, that is why he getting ready to face Ganon, once and for all.

"I refuse your request." the raven-haired teen wielding a sword said with a annoyed look.

"I also refuse anything that you have to say." the bow-wielding one chimed in. Seems as these people do not come from the Kingdom. So that must mean-

"Can they return us to our world? We can negotiate after that." another blonde spoke, resting the spear he was holding on his right shoulder. He turned to Link expecting an answer but got a disappointing look back. "You don't agree? Don't you want to go home?"

"Perhaps they did not have the decency to think about how we would feel after being invoked?" the raven-haired one spoke pointing his sword at the cloaked people in a threatening manner.

"Besides, nothing guarantees that we can return to our world once peace reigns." the blonde one with a bow added on.

"How do you plan to convince us? Depending on the answer, we could end up being your enemies." the other blonde spoke causing Link to frown to himself at the way they acted as there was no reason to act so arrogant or mighty.

"We want you to speak to the king of Melromarc, our country." Ah, another kingdom who had summoned them. Do they know about the other races like Zora and Gorons? "There you will find your reward."

"There's no way." the raven-haired one spoke again putting down his sword before walking along with the bow-wielding teen.

"It seems worth discussing." he said almost in a smug tone.

"My opinion won't change no matter who's involved. Join us, neet." the spear-wielding one said to Link noticing his outfit. He had no idea of what he had said to him, but regardless it was necessary that if he can return home he must follow them.

Catching up to them, he could see from a barred window, a large and bustling city was present, looking peaceful. Almost as if something foreboding lies within it.

"Hey, why are you wearing such a weird outfit. Were you going to an anime convention before being teleported here? If so, did you bring anything with you?" the bow-wielding one asked. Link once again did not say a word. "I see. You are too embarrassed to explain yourself."

They continued to walk as Link fumbled with his Sheikah Slate trying to access the map of Hyrule with no avail. At least the other functions of the tablet work. Looking at a window above him, he could see a set of feminine eyes looking at the group before at him specifically. That must have been the princess of the book.

Now walking through a open door, he could a regally dressed elderly king sitting on a throne with several soldiers and advisers placed around the room. Standing a few meters away from him, he spoke.

"These are the heroes that the legends speak? I am the king of Melromarc, Aultcray Melromarc XXXII. I want to know your names, heroes."

"Ren Amaki. I'm a student and I'm 16 years old." the raven-haired one said holding his sword blade in one hand. Did he not know that could be dangerous?

"I'm Motoyasu Kitamura, I'm 20 years old, and I go to college." the blonde-one with a spear introduced.

"I'm next. Itsuki Kawasumi. I'm 17 years old and I'm a student." the other blonde-wielding the bow said with a smile.

"And what about you? You can't be either of the other heroes, so you must be the Shield Hero. I have several questions about you. Why do you have many weapons on your person?" the king inquired shooting Link with a skeptical look. He was sure that the king of Hyrule was a little more considerate to his feelings than this ruler.

"Shouldn't you have asked his name first, Your Majesty?" Ren asked noticing his expression.

"Ah, yes my apologies. What is your name, Shield Hero?" the king quickly cleared up as he looked at Link for an answer.

The blonde hero quietly breathed a word which nobody heard. Motoyasu grew upset at his near-silent response getting close to him.

"Trying to be silent isn't respectful to the king. Speak louder!" he said sternly with a frown.

"...Link." He repeated the name that Zelda had called him by.

"Link, just Link?! Don't you have a last name?" Motoyasu said angrily at him. Itsuki spoke up before he could have said anything else.

"It's alright! If he wants to be cautious than there's no reason to be angry at him." Link reminded himself to thank him for speaking up for him. The king coughed grabbing everyone's attention once more as he continued to analyze Link.

"Yes, Link? Tell us, why do you have a sword and bow on your back along with your shield?" Ah, they must mean the Master Sword and the Ancient Bow.

Grabbing the holster of his sword, Link expected the sword to come out however, it had shocked him once he pressed one finger to attempt it. Pulling back his hand in pain, Link grew confused at what occurred and tried again, getting the same result once more. He couldn't pull out the Master Sword.

Expecting the bow to be the same, he tried only once before he flinched from the sudden shock. However, pulling out the Hylian Shield from his back didn't cause him any pain. So being the Shield Hero left him with this new shield. With caution, he held it right in front of everyone, much to the King's pleasure, though he did not show it. He covered a smirk behind his fist as he held it close to his face.

"I see...it seems you are some warrior but regardless you have my sympathies about your plight." Aultcray said quickly as he turned to the other three. Seems like there was going to be no more questions. However, without the Master Sword or a bow, how can he defend himself?

The King went on to explain the reason why they were sent here. It seems as the world was going to end as a great wave of evil sought to destroy everything. If the waves are not stopped, then the world will be destroyed. In the Dragon Empire, there is a Hourglass that predicts when a wave is over. Before Link and the others were summoned, a wave attacked the Kingdom. Then other waves continued to pour in, clearly far too much to counter alone.

"With no other choice, we invoked the four heroes." the king finished.

"I understand. But don't tell me that we won't get anything after being brought here." Ren said with a certain sterness, clearly trying to take what he can.

"Of course not. We will give due reward when the waves have been eradicated." an adviser from the left of the king explained clearly piquing everyone but Link's attention. Who cares about the money first? It should be what challenges lie ahead that was more important.

"I'll go. Well, if you promise, it's fine by me." Motoyasu said finally being given the knowledge of compensation.

"I will help you as long you don't become my enemies, but don't get confused." Ren declared, clearly confident that he would be able to take everybody here easily. Though Link could easily tell he hadn't even touched a sword before being transported to this strange world as his posture was unbalanced, carrying that strange-looking sword with unbalance.

"That's right. We won't let them despise us." Itsuki added on.

"I'll finish the conversation. Well, heroes. I want you to confirm your status." the King said after he was finished. Link tilted his head in confusion at his words. Status?

"Didn't they notice when they came to this world?" Ren said with a nonchalant look at Itsuki and Link. "You don't see the icon at the bottom corner?"

There was no icon from where he can see. Regardless, he can see Itsuki fumbling with a strange screen floating near him. Tapping at it, Itsuki could read from it in the strange language from before.

"Level 1? I'm worried." the blonde archer said with concern as he turned to others. But they were looking at Link who hadn't accessed his screen.

"Are you braindead? Can you not see it? Come on and hurry up." Motoyasu said as he walked up to the Hylian.

"It seems as he can't access it." Itsuki assumed as he looked at his expression.

"Or he could be dragging our time out trying to get attention? Your profile should be here." the spear warrior said frustrated as he pointed to his hip. Looking at his finger, Link still couldn't see anything.

"I think he just can't see it. Well, if he is as good as a warrior as how he is dressed, he probably won't need to know his stats." Ren said without a care. "Regardless, we need to continue."

"Agreed. It certainly is a shame that the Shield Hero cannot access the magic state. Which is something that only heroes can use." The king said with a shake of his head as several of the soldiers started to whisper to themselves. One of his ears twitching, Link could hear "rid themselves of the demi-human" from the audience.

"What are we supposed to do?" Ren asked know curious about his possible abilities.

"You guys travel and take on adventures in order to improve your weapons." the king explained.

"Wait, if the Shield Hero, can use only his shield to fend for himself shouldn't one of us accompany him until he can fend for himself." Itsuki said sensing a problem from his words. As the archer said this, the same advisor from before spoke once more.

"Wait, Bow Hero. That brings me to another point. You must each make a different group to go on a trip otherwise you won't gain as much experience or strength as if you were in a group."

"I suppose I have no choice but to reconsider my offer then. Shield Hero, be careful." Itsuki said backing away from his previous statement.

"Don't worry about it now, you can leave tomorrow for a trip. We will prepare your companions." the king finished as a brown-haired lady approached them.

"This way, please. We have your rooms ready." she said as the four followed her. Still hesitant about their discussion with the king, Link turned to give another glance back to see at the corner of his eye, the same regally dressed princess before enter the room. By then, he had passed the corner.

During that night, Link was away from the other Heroes choosing to stand outside as they decided to find out more about each other from a strange land called Japan. He let out a grunt of frustration as he looked outside trying to figure out what he will do next. Until he heard some steps behind him coming from Ren.

"Just so you know, it's expected that there's not much you can do in a fight. So I'll give you some advice. Stay away from where I am at and when they give us our companions, don't act like a goof." It wasn't like he was before. But there is a small hope later that the Master Sword would still be usable. Link was sure that even though it is repelling him from using it, it would eventually be in his hands once more.

The next day, the four stood side by side with many other novice warriors and mages in front of them. However among them, Link could see the princess wearing a warm smile, now in a battle outfit.

"Now it time for your companions to decide for themselves who they choose to go with." the king declared as they dispersed among the four. Link quietly fiddled to himself as he felt not a single person go behind him when the rest walked behind their respective hero.

But that was to be expected to him. Seems like this world is playing some dirty tricks on him but he still had the Sheikah Slate's power to help him. Better yet, he wasn't alone in a way.

"Mmm, I have to admit, I was not expecting this. Tell me, Link. Are you a true demihuman with those long ears?" The hero did not know how to respond so after a few moments, he shrugged with a unsure look. Ren looked at Link with concern before taking a few steps forward.

"Oi, King. I want to give Link one of my companions. He didn't anything to deserve getting none. Besides I don't need so man-" he was soundly interrupted by the princess, to Link's knowledge, and her footsteps.

"Would you allow me to join the Shield Hero?" she asked Motoyasu who grew curious of her request.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes!" she gladly consented, before walking behind the Hylian. The king gave a look of acknowledgement at her action before continuing to speak.

"Link, you will have to recruit for your party yourself." he said as people holding bags of currency came from another door towards them. "Every month, we shall provide each hero with the funds they require. Link will receive more money however than the others for this month. Here are your initial war chests. Please accept them." They were handed to each of the four heroes.

"Use this to procure all necessary equipment and set forth on your journey." he concluded as the four parties set off to begin their adventure.

Now out of the castle gates, Link and the princess walked together to see the city up close that he couldn't before. There were all sorts of certain places that sold produce, meats, and weapons, and armor.

"So, Mr. Link, I noticed you prefer to stay silent however as your partner you must trust that I have your best interests in mind. My name is Myne Suphia." the princess said once more in a open and friendly way. Link didn't respond to her words. She blinked in confusion before he started to walk to the one of the city gates. "Wa-wait for me! Where are you going?"

"Forest." he muttered stopping for a second before continuing on his way once more.

"Wait, what about getting new armor or even a weapon for me to help you fight?" Myne asked with confusion...before Link tossed her the whole bag of money. "Wha-wha? Mr. Link, you cannot be seriously give me all our starting funds!? Come back!"

The Hylian only turned back gesturing that she can spend it on what she needed with a smile. He did not notice a sly smirk come across her face once he turned away.

Now surrounded by trees and large bushes, Link could feel the scuttling of small creatures close to him. However, he wasn't able to look at them as he threw his whole entire bag of weapons to the grass below him.

So certainly no swords or bows can not be used. The same can be said about spears as well since Motoyasu can be the only one to wield one. The blonde used his leg to separate the potential things he can use from the unusable. But Link was no fool, others can use what he has, so maybe Myne didn't need a weapon. Despite that, he dug a hole between two oak trees and placed the unusable weapons there.

After that, Link slowly pressed a finger to an axe, getting a zap in return. He gently kicked it into the pit. The elemental rods also had a similar result. By the end he was finished, he had three tools at his feet. A tree branch, Korok leaf, and Giant Boomerang. Shaking his head, he put dirt on the pit he dug and marked it on his Sheikah Slate.

Much could be said about the benefits about it, in Link's opinion. He can easily stuff a bomb or stop time on a object or person to get over a problem in this new world. He started to walk back to the city when he heard panting.

"Mr. Link!" a familiar female voice called out cheerfully. He turned to the direction of the voice to see Myne rush to him now wearing armor made out of steel along with a very nice-looking sword, well at least the sheath does. "I am done with purchasing all the equipment I need. Do you like what you see?"

Myne twirled around once for him causing Link's eyebrows to perk up at her outfit. It seemed a little extravagant for his liking but regardless he could respect that she was happy with her gear. Now what exactly could the two of them eat for lunch entered his mind.

"Still quiet? Well, that is fine. I guess you must be hungry ever since we got here. I know a tavern where we can eat some good grub." the redhead said as she and Link walked to another direction before a growl came from a bush near them. It was a lone gray wolf. It pounced at the two of them snapping it's jaw open.

Link pushed it aside with his shield before it crashed into a tree with a whine. Before it got up, Myne stabbed its side killing it. She knelled down at the corpse with a gentle smile as she skinned it. Looking away, Link looked a bit agitated. He didn't like killing animals, especially any kind of dog.

"Well on the bright side this shows we have some teamwork. We could sell the skin to a shop that buy monster materials." Myne bagged the skin before standing up. "Come on, Mr. Link, let's keep moving." Thankfully, they didn't kill any more wolves during their way back.

Now sitting in a table, Link ate some vegetable soup...it didn't taste good. He should have made his own food to save money and his taste buds. Myne was slowly chewing a piece of chicken before seeing his upset expression. In front of her was a small banquet of food, making Link really consider coming here.

"You should have let me order for you. The discount soup isn't exactly good quality from what I heard. But besides that, there some things that piqued my attention about you such as those ears." At her statement, Link's ears fluttered. "Are you a demi-human?"

Demi-human...he heard that word from before in the king's courtroom. Supposing it means those with animal features is a good assumption. He saw few individuals with those features already when they walked to the cavern. Guessing there's no harm with answering her question, the Hylian gave a slow nod.

"I'm guessing from the world you were from, there are others with long ears." Another nod. Myne gave her own nod of approval at his replies. "At least you aren't too shy as you were as before. For a reward, you can have the rest of my meal." She gave her tray to Link who looked down at it.

"You appear to be already a warrior already since you brought a sword and bow with you before you came but what about the weird device you have at your waist...is that too also a weapon." Link shook his head, not sure if he could call it a weapon, more like a tool.

"I see, so like a tool then." Myne presumed eyeing Link's device with interest and pleasure. Seems as she is curious about the Sheikah Slate's abilities. However, for the meantime, he should keep them to himself. Sorry, Myne. "Well hurry up and eat and we can get stronger."

And so Link ate the rest of the lunch they had before they walked out of the tavern. Touching the pouch of coins they have let, it seems like they have much less than how much they started off with. Well, if Myne's advice was right, they can sell monster parts to the shops here as well.

"It certainly is a disappointment you do not have the same abilities as the other heroes. It doesn't make any sense." Myne said while they were returning to outside the gates. Up ahead, the two could see Motoyasu and his group getting ready to head out as well. Now with a black tunic, the spear hero turned to Link and Myne.

"Ah, nice to...er see you again, wannabe hero. So how much progress have you made already? I bought my whole entire team equipment just now." the fellow blonde said with a cocky smile.

"Me and Mr. Link had killed a beowolf and purchased a set of armor for myself." Myne explained.

"Alright "hero", it seems like you know what you're doing. We should have a bout one day to decide who is better but until then, try to not trip on your own two feet." Motoyasu challenged putting emphasis on the word "hero" before he and his party went out of the gates.

"So, where do you want to go?" Myne asked while Link had a smirk of his own. In a span of ten minutes, the two were leaving a farm with crates of milk. Link carrying four of them while Myne barely carrying two.

"Um...this is what you decided this is what we should today, Mr. Link? To carry milk to the nearby village for some copper coins?" she questioned as they were going down a hill. Indeed it does seem like a strange thing to do but not getting a grasp of the land near them and establishing a good relationship with others would be stranger to Link.

Now in tall grass, Link's ears twitched hearing low growling nearby. Placing the crates of milk down, he took out his Lynel shield. At least, now can he kill a monster.

"Hmm, you have more than one shield. And this one has sharp blades at the ends." Myne said a bit surprised, now hearing the monsters nearby as well. Suddenly, a orange ball with an angry look lunged at Link who instantly cut it in half with his shield. A few more jumped at Myne reacting by slashing them into pieces with a single swing.

But Link was getting the most attention with a barrage of the orange balls, now cutting down like mere paper in seconds. One got past his shield and started to gnaw at his hip. Expecting it to hurt, Link was prepared to kill it but didn't feel a sensation of pain. Very relieving, he thought as he slashed it in half.

Turning back the couple of balls left, he could see there was a purple one with them. It jumped at the Hylian more faster than the rest. At that moment, Link didn't cut it instead blocking it. A strong thud came from the impact knocking him down to the floor. The purple ball was heavier than the rest, he reminded himself.

"Mr. Link! Are you okay?" Myne asked as she killed the last one near her. Link got up, avoiding a few of the oranges from biting his face before the purple one struck again. With a battle cry, he swung his shield to meet it, cutting it in half. Now shredded, he kicked the few orange balls left from the ground to the air to the same result.

"Seems like we have it all under control." Myne said as Link went to pick up the skin of the orange balls before putting it in his pouch. After they were done picking up the remains, they soon arrived to the human settlement of Lute Village.

"Looks like we are here." Myne said exacerbated putting down the crates of milk. Link let her catch her breath for a minute before continuing. The two went from house to house delivering milk to each, receiving nice complements in return.

Link was used to doing things for others in Hyrule so he just accepted them with a nod. By the end of their delivery, even Link was feeling tired. Looking at the sky, the sun was starting to set.

They walked back to the farm to return the empty crates to the farmer before getting paid. As they were getting back to the city near the castle, Link noticed Myne's expression behind him. She seemed to be disgusted and angry for some reason, confusing him. Perhaps, she was expecting them to set out to kill more monsters.

Myne noticed his eyes and put on a friendly front once more. "Ah, sorry Mr. Link. I guess I'm pretty tired as well. Why don't we have a drink at an inn befo-"

"You are the princess, correct?" Link questioned pausing her dialogue.

"The princess?" Myne repeated before speaking again as she waved off Link's accusation. "Nonsense. The princess of Melromarc is Melty Q Mel...y'know I think I need to rest right now." Link gave a nod at this. However, he feels in some way that the woman before him is hiding something from him.

Reaching a inn in the city, Link and Myne booked two different rooms and sat down together. Between the pair was two dishes of hearty steamed mushrooms, but now made by Link's cooking. He was grateful that the innkeeper allowed him to use their kitchen. What wasn't made from Link was the glass of red liquid in front of them.

"This is well-cooked, I must admit Mr. Link." Myne commented as she tasted the savory mushrooms. "I feel already no longer tired from today. But I could say such delicious food would need some delicious wine as well. Go ahead and drink some." Link looked at his glass before sniffing it to Myne's humor.

"Ha-ha. It seems like you don't know what wine is. It's an alcoholic beverage." she explained causing Link to grow confused. Wasn't he too young to have anything with alcohol?

"I can't drink this." the Hylian told her back causing her to grow a little displeased.

"Surely you can, Mr. Link. You can drink when you are 16 here. I bet a man your stature would be able to take a few drinks with a fair lady, could he?" Myne added with a wink.

Link only shook his head solemnly. After all, he heard from a Gerudo such drinking could cause a "hangover". Whatever that was, he didn't want to feel it.

"Is that so? That is a disappointment. That's a hero for you, I suppose. This country is a matriarchy, ruled by the Queen herself." Myne explained as Link took in that tidbit of info in his mind. Indeed, a society and order run by women like Riju. Even thinking about the small girl sitting in that throne room. gazing at him with a unsettling stare, gave him chills.

"In the kingdom of Melromarc, no man would ever turn down a drink offered by a woman."

"I'm afraid I would have to decline. Please excuse me." Link replied as he stood up from the table acknowledging her words. He then started to walk away from Myne waving good night to her. She gave an innocent smile back before turning back to her wine.

"Wait Mr. Link? How many years have you spent fighting? I guess I want to know because I'm curious." the red-headed girl asked as she started to take a sip of her drink.

"Nearly all my life..." he muttered to her, as he tried to go up the staircase before hearing something spill from below. He turned back to see Myne's cup of wine was on the floor. "Is something wrong?"

"N-nothing's wrong Link! I'm sorry if I surprised you. I'll clean up my mess. Go ahead and rest." Myne spoke with a sense of anxiety to the Hylian as she grabbed a towel to clean up the liquid on the floor. As the Hylian went upstairs, he pondered why she was acting so strange...what could she hiding? Link knew she was the same person as who he saw before he met with the king. A princess.

Getting no teammates other than her, being ignored by the king, whispering from the nobles...Link decided to find an answer for himself, deciding to forfeit sleep tonight. After all, he wasn't a person to sleep with a unsolved puzzle.

Horses neighed galloping to the inn where Link was at carrying carriages. Alongside them, were soldiers with swords and armor. It was the early morning when they came to where he was at. Several people were walking around at the moment hoping to buy their goods and supplies before everyone else does. A woman with a concerned look walked pass the commotion with a few others whispering about what was happening.

"Good morning miss, have you seen a blonde demi-human with a strange shield on his back? The king has issued a summon for him." a soldier from a squad asked walking towards her. The woman shook her head.

"I see. Have a good day, miss." the soldier left. She took her que to leave. She walked towards the castle gates guarded more with soldiers. They seem to be on the lookout for somebody. None of them paid heed to her.

She grunted at this before crouching behind a bush before starting to take her clothes off. A minute later, Link came from the same bush wearing his tunic and trousers but now wore a hood covering his face. He started to climb up a wall of the castle and reached the top of the wall.

Using his paraglider, Link glided to a side of the wall of the king's courtroom. He could already see Myne, the three other cardinal heroes, and the king inside. His ears started to flicker again once he heard what was happening inside.

"That bastard, I knew that there was something wrong with him." Motoyasu cursed looking disgusted.

"Li-Li-Link...I don't know how I will live with myself after he did those horrible things." Myne wailed as she stayed by the spear hero's side. She had her face hidden in her hands as she said that. Link grew a frown at this before climbing to the top of the king's chamber.

"I'm still hesitant to believe Link..." he heard Itsuki say in a low voice to Ren.

"A innocent person doesn't run away from authority. If he hasn't done anything wrong, he will comply with the authority." the sword hero say with a scowl looking at the gates. Walking above them, Link noticed there was a slab of stone that was cut from the rest of the infrastructure. Seemed like someone tried to sneak in here as well.

Moving the block aside, Link crawled through the opening into the room before them. His hands grew sweaty at what he had to do next. He slowly walked to the middle of the room instantly grabbing everyone's attention who were shocked at his sudden entrance. Even Myne who grew nervous.

"Link!?" Motoyasu shouted before he remembered Myne. "You scumbag! What do you have to say for yourself!?" As he shouted the second part, the soldiers pointed their weapons at him.

"Indeed! Such a hero should not conduct himself to any woman like that! Even less threaten to kill her is worse than death!" the king shouted. "Even if you are a hero, it would be a fool's thinking to believe you wouldn't dare take away one's life to fulfill your sexual desires."

Damn it, so this was it was leading up to. An execution.

The night before, Link set off to climb on the top of the inn. However, now clothed in a stealth outfit, he kneeled down to hear Myne leave the inn's front door no longer wearing a friendly demeanor. Rather, a snarky and devious expression covered her face.

Myne walked to the alley next to the inn. Link slowly followed her as she met with a knight from the castle. The two seemed to know one another as they Now interested, Link decided to eavesdrop on their conversation.

"I only have one concern with the Shield Hero..." Myne said sternly even though she maintained a smile.

"Hmm? Does he know?" the soldier asked with his eyebrow perked up.

"No no, that's not the problem. I'm afraid with his background, he will still make a fool out of us. I need to take more drastic measures." she said with a smile confusing the man some more.

"How will you do that, princess?"

"I will simply tell a more appealing story. But tell my father that everything is set." Link tensed up at her words. Truthfully, he felt a lot of things. Confusion, betrayal, anger, resentment, and worry. What did they plan for him?

"Now, it will be to kill Link, the shield hero. Okay~?" she whispered teasingly to the soldier's ear as he stood up straight. Link's eyes grew wide as his heart started to beat faster at what she said. Fumbling with his Sheikah Slate, he took a picture of the two conversing.

"Yes, ma'am!" the soldier answered. He left with a salute before running back to the castle's direction, Link presumed. Below, he could see Myne run back to the inn. However, once she went into her room, she stripped naked. Link didn't dare to look, even if she was acting suspiciously.

By the next minute, she was banging at the door of the person next door. Link still couldn't bare to look at the woman's bare body but saw who opened it for her. It was Motoyasu. He didn't have a second to think before Myne hugged him. A few words were exchanged between the two when Motoyasu grew an angry look. Link didn't bother to return to the inn after that.

"An execution!? Wait! Surely some proof is needed in order before pushing anything like this?" Itsuki demanded with a worried look.

"Who needs evidence when we know that Link ran away from the crime he committed!?" Motoyasu argued back holding Myne back near him like a poor puppy.

"Motoyasu has a good point, Itsuki. For what reason would Link need to run away from the soldiers?" Ren said with a grim look directed at Link.

"Let's think about this rationally! Why would Link come here after trying to rape and kill the princess? He should've already ran away from the city if that were the case. Something smells fishy here." Itsuki brought up silencing Ren and Motoyasu. Certainly, Link would need to give him an Ancient Arrow or two.

"Silence! We already brought evidence beforehand of Link's actions." the king said as a soldier came forward. Before he took his first step, Myne balled her eyes out before pieces of bloodied hair and her bra were shown to everyone.

"Noo!" she shouted as Motoyasu sheltered her eyes at the sight. Ren clenched his fist in anger while Itsuki looked the other way. Link only stayed silent as he calmed himself from any rash moves.

"Well, Link! What do you have to say for yourself?" the king demanded sternly.

"Proof." At that moment, Link took out his Sheikah Slate and showed them the picture of Myne wearing a crooked smile talking to the soldier outside of the inn. Everyone's jaw gaped open at the picture. Myne's eyes no longer were full of sadness but fear.

"You were eavesdr-ak!" Myne suddenly started to hack at that moment once she realized what she was going to say.

"That could be easily faked! Don't believe for a second that you will get away from your crime with another lie, wannabe hero! No, you are even worse than that! A villain!" Motoyasu said shaking his head before pointing his spear at Link.

"I don't think I could believe that..." Itsuki muttered so quietly that only Link could hear him. The confused Bow Hero was looking at Ren for his word.

"I doubt Link could have done such a thing now..." he said to the crowd.

"What are you saying, Ren!? Are you calling Myne a liar?" Motoyasu asked feeling betrayed by the other hero's answer.

"What is that magical device you have Link?! Speak up or I will have you beheaded at this moment!" the king demanded.

"Screw it! If it's anybody who I hate more in the world is a liar who makes another lie to save his dirty guilty ass!" Motoyasu looked at Myne who didn't say anything but look at the ground with her own clenched hands and teeth. The Spear Hero went to stab Link's chest with a powerful thrust of his spear. "I'll kill himself!"

"No! Stop, Motoyasu!" Itsuki shouted but it was too late. Link grabbed his Hylian Shield and blocked the hit with a parrying blow. Before Motoyasu could react to what happened, Link kicked his head causing him to spit out some saliva.

"Gah!" he screeched out as he tumbled to the floor. Stumbling up, the Spear Hero threw it at Link's head. Still trying to manage the Hylian Shield's weight, Link guarded his head. Thank goodness that this shield was the best he have ever used.

"You bastard, you are going to die for trying to kill somebody!" Motoyasu shouted as he picked up his weapon. He ran Link once more with a dark smirk on his face. "Chaos Spear!" A sudden barrage of thrusts came forward stronger than the first one and much more plentiful.

Used to such an attack, Link simply blocked all of them with no trouble and flipped backwards to avoid the final one that slipped past his shield. It cut a piece of his hair only as the Hylian landed on his feet. Switching to the Savage Lynel shield, he got ready for his third attack.

A savage downward swing came from Motoyasu. Link gritted his teeth as metal hit metal. With a yell, he tossed Motoyasu's weight off of him and during the process, one of the sharp blades touched the Spear Hero's cheek. A thin line of blood appeared soon after.

"Motoyasu! Are you okay?" Myne asked running to his side in concern.

Link gave the Spear Hero a stern look that told him not to try again. Feeling his cheek, Motoyasu felt the blood on his hand. He gave back a murderous look at the Hylian. Ren got in front of him while the soldiers surrounded Link once more.

"Link, we have yet to see you excused from our decision. I suggest that you comply with us for the rest of the discussion or else we have no choice but to execute you here and now." the king said calmly though sweat could be seen on his forehead. "After all your evidence does not hold any value in this room."

"It's obvious that the Shield Hero is in possession of a magical device that gives him multiple abilities." the advisor said closeby glaring at Link. He walked up to the king before whispering something to him causing him to nod with a smile.

"I have good news for you, Link. An alternative offer. Melromarc will spare your life if you offer the magical tablet in your possession." he proposed.

"Don't you think that both punishments could be too heavy for an accusation of attempted rape and murder, sir?" Itsuki asked peacefully.

"On the contrary, we now have the evidence of his wrongdoing and the potential threat he poses if he bares his teeth to other heroes. Regardless if he is the Shield Hero, it is clear with his battle experience and his tablet that he could pose to be far bigger problem than killing a single person." the king said calmly gathering everyone's attention.

Link grew nervous at his words. This man certainly knows how to use specific truths to help his argument and make him look like a bad guy. With diplomatic words against him, Link couldn't do much to defend himself. Because yes, he has killed before. He has defeated experienced and much larger enemies. But Link wouldn't rape a girl. Nor less kill one.

"And so by taking away one of his handicaps, he will be even with us. I see. I say you should take the offer, wannabe hero. Otherwise, I'll be helping hold you down." Motoyasu said with an intimidating look.

"Link is certainly much stronger than the rest of us now. In the case that if Link is truly a criminal, we won't be strong enough to take him down. Just to be safe, I would say you should stand down." Ren said coldly at Link.

The Hylian looked at disbelief at everyone in the room. Ren and Motoyasu stood against him with indifferent looks. The king looked calm at the scene in front of him with the advisor wearing a sly grin. Itsuki looked away from Link, but clenched his fist. The nobles among them rallying to punish him. And the soldiers all held a determined look as to say no matter what he will be held down.

But the true sight that made Link finally spur into action was from Myne. From behind Motoyasu, she peeled back her right eyelid and stuck her tongue out at the hero. She knew this was not going to end well for him.

And so Link did the only thing he could. He pulled out the Sheikah Slate and held it front of everyone...and clicked on a rune of the Master Cycle Zero.

At that moment, he flipped over the guards that surrounded him as a certain motor bike appeared where he landed on it's seat. It had a design similarly of the Sheikah Slate with neon lights of orange and sky blue. Reminiscent of a unicorn, Link grabbed the handlebars before pushing down on them hard. Instantly, the bike roared to life before Link crashed out of one of the windows.

Landing on the pavement below, he drove across the main street trying to avoid getting in everyone's way. Eventually reaching one of the city gates, the Hylian saw soldiers trying to close the outer gates to the forest. Grabbing his Sheikah Slate, he stopped the time on the falling gate. Passing through the open exit, he could hear the surprised gasps of the soldiers before driving into the forest.

Nearly a mile away from the entrance, Link stopped his bike. Returning it back to the Slate, he sat down a tree to eat some apples he brought before being transported to Melromarc. They still tasted delicious as he thought of his situation.

Certainly, he can no longer be seen from any soldiers. Nor Motoyasu or Ren. Itsuki maybe but with how he escaped, he might not like him anymore. It wasn't like the odds were against him before. He faced far worse already.

Trying to grab the Master Sword again, Link felt the same shock from before...a bit weaker. Link's expression grew more hopeful at this realization. But how is this so? He slowly remembered Zelda's words in his very first memory. "The sacred blade is forever bound to the soul of the Hero."

With Zelda's words, he could concur that over time that this restriction on his sword will be lifted at the very least. Link didn't have much time to think about this as he heard the galloping of horses in the distance. Climbing up the tree he was sitting next to, he crouched on top of the branches. As they approached closer, the Hylian could hear some of the words of the soldiers.

"Damn, the shield hero couldn't have went so far as to leave the kingdom yet, has he?" a soldier questioned his colleagues.

"If he did, he would have been with the savage demi-humans from Siltvelt." another told him. Siltvelt...another word to take in. "He'll be back for certain. I heard already the Three Heroes Church is starting to plan to find him."The soldiers soon left his location leaving Link alone once more.

After a minute, he slid down the tree before slowly walking back to the castle. After all, he needed to check on the weapons he left behind. He would also need a partner, one that wouldn't have an allegiance to the king or this "Three Heroes Church". No, he will travel to this Siltvelt to gather one.

Eventually making his way on foot back to the weapons he buried, he used his Slate to track where he left it. Reaching the two oak trees, Link went on his knees to take them out when he heard a twig snap behind him. Immediately taking out the Lynel Shield, he turned to meet the confronter.

It was a portly finely dressed man with a pair of spectacles and a top hat. He wore a toothy grin as he looked the the Hero of the Wild.

"That is a very nifty device you have there." the man complemented eyeing Link's Sheikah Slate. The blonde held it behind him before returning to the strange man with a glare. "Calm yourself. I am not looking to steal it."

Lowering his glare, Link dusted his trousers off but still held his Lynel Shield.

"It is very similar to what I received from a mysterious package just yesterday. All with that mysterious eye." This part peaked Link's attention more than something else. Could there be something from his world that came here and in a package no less? "I suppose I have grabbed your interest?"

Link nodded. Of course this could be a ruse to trick him to steal the Sheikah Slate but compared to Myne, his actions while sketchy seemed truthful. Link knew this from talking to spies of the Yiga.

"Then I suppose we can make an offer about this. Come with me, Shield Hero." the stout man said as he walked to the front of the gates. "I don't suppose you can come in as yourself when you are wanted by the king. How can you trick the guards?"

Link walked behind a tree before taking off his clothes to the man's confusion. A minute later, the Hylian came behind wearing a woman's attire. While the man didn't recognize where it had originated within, he knew it could pass as a lie.

"That is very clever." the man said as they approached the gates. Giving the two no mind, the soldiers let the two pass by though giving Link a puzzled look. Above him, he could see that watchmen were overseeing the top of the city walls armed with crossbows. The stout man and Link passed through many alleyways before reaching a big circus tent in the middle of the city.

The two entered the tent. Link saw crates and cages surround him on every side. He heard strange cries and groans coming from them. It seemed like the man was imprisoning many sorts of things. His suspicions were confirmed when he saw red eyes and what seemed like furry bodies turn to him.

Cursing to himself about his naivety, Link took out his Lynel Shield in case of any signs of conflict.

"There's no need for that, I assure you. Along with selling specialized goods, I also run a slave trading business." the grinning man said turning back to the hero. "I could say that you might need a companion for yourself, Shield Hero as well. What do you think?"

While reluctant to answer, Link recognized the potential of having an ally that is similar to him. He could see as far he can that many of the individuals were "Demi-Human" just as he was supposed to be. Despite that, he shook his head in a way to say he was uncertain.

"I understand. We can talk about what I believe is part of your world." The stout man walked to a table in between all of the cages before pulling out an ancient box. However this one much more elegantly structured to hold smaller things than a weapon. He placed it on the table before turning to Link. "For some reason, I cannot budge it open with anything. Maybe you can try."

Link walked up to the box before placing the Sheikah Slate near it. Instantly, the box glew orange as it opened to the surprise of the man near him. Inside were five very small cards. Holding up one with just two of his fingertips, Link went to examine it for a second when suddenly it was snatched up, leaving him gobsmacked.

"No touching the merchandise, Shield Hero. You can have it for a price. Now how much would I make this cost...how about one gold coin?"

One gold coin? Link didn't have even half of that. Not that he knew the value of a gold coin. Despite that, Link's face grew more frustrated with this strange man. If only he knew his true intentions.

"Your face says no. But I will offer you this. I'll give you a discount on any slave you want to add to your party. Then you can make enough money to buy it from me." the stout man proposed. Indeed, this was a good deal for Link however Link could never bring himself to control another person. So he gestured to make a condition.

"Eh? You want the slave to be free once you make a selection?" the man asked quite surprised with what Link was trying to tell him. The Hylian nodded knowing that this would help ensure that everyone was happy. "Very well...you play a very dangerous game, Shield Hero. But I enjoy it."

The two went pass through cages as Link felt sorry at the barred creatures in front of him . Link knew if he were to free them, they would run amuck in the city or worse even get killed. However, vowing to himself to ensure that he will eventually free every single demi-human and newly-learned "beastmen", gave him enough resolve to keep walking to see others.

As the slave-trader next to him talked to him about the slave-crest that he motioned to remove from his choice, he heard a feminine cough to his right from a smaller cage. Link was unable to see who it was but approached it. With a compassionate smile, he lifted the curtain for the light to illuminate on the person's face.

It was a small girl with animal ears shackled in rusted chains in a brown tattered dress.

Okay, I pretty much summarized or at least did my own version of the first episode. Don't expect a large departure just yet though. I'm coming into this story already with the idea that this will be a spin-off adventure with Link. So expect puzzles and minor references to Zelda to be present. I definitely want to make Link have the opportunity to become stronger in this crossover just like with how I hinted with the Sheikah Slate by the end. But tell me what you think in a review or two. Thanks, MercyChimes out.